Passive Components

A passive component is a module that does not require energy to operate, except for the available alternating current (AC) circuit that it is connected to. A passive module is not capable of power gain and is not a source of energy. A typical passive component would be: resistors, inductors, capacitors and transformers which together are required to build any electrical or electronic circuit.

Passive devices can be used individually or connected together within a circuit, either in a series or in a parallel combination to control complex circuits or signals.

Types of Passive Components

  • Capacitors

A capacitor is a component that can gather and hold a charge in a way that is similar to how a battery functions. The capacitor is made of 2 close conductors (usually plates) that are separated by a dielectric material. The plates accumulate electric charge when connected to power source. One plate accumulates positive charge and the other plate accumulates negative charge. It can hold the charge even when the voltage is no longer applied. Different types of capacitors are film capacitors, mica capacitors, ceramic capacitors, electrolytic capacitors, aluminium electrolytic capacitors, tantalum electrolytic capacitors and power factor correction capacitors

  • Resistors

A Resistor is an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current. Although a resistor does not amplify or shape the electric current in any way its a powerful little device as it enables you to put the brakes on current flow in a very controlled way

  • Inductors

An inductor is a passive device that can store or deliver energy but cannot generate it. An ideal inductor is lossless, meaning that it can store energy indefinitely as no energy is lost as heat. Inductors are sometimes known as coils, chokes, electromagnets and solenoids

  • Ferrite Cores

A ferrite core is a ceramic compound that includes a mix of iron and another type of metal. Ferrite is common in many types of electrical components, including antennas. This magnetic core features wound components, such as windings from a transformer and inductors. It is useful because it offers low electrical conductivity along with high magnetic permeability.

  • Surge Protection Components

Surge protectors are a part of nearly every home and office today. They provide your expensive electronic devices with added protection against surges of electricity, which would ultimately destroy them.

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Vishay CRCW 249 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.13 W - CRCW0805249RFKEA
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  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW0805249RFKEA
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R 0,478/unit
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Vishay 10000 pF Capacitor, 50V dc, ± 20 %, Axial Axial Lead
  • RS stock no. 726-292
  • Mfr. Part No. A103M15Y5VF5TAA
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R 7,00/tape
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Wurth Elektronik Ferrite Ring Toroid Core 12.7 mm, For: EMI Suppression 10.7 mm ID 12.7 mm OD
  • RS stock no. 162-1311
  • Mfr. Part No. 74270181
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Vishay 4700 μF Electrolytic Capacitor 100V, Screw - MAL210129472E3
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  • Mfr. Part No. MAL210129472E3
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VPG Foil Resistors 100 kΩ Metal Foil Resistor 0.6 W 0.01 % Y1453100K000T9L
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  • Mfr. Part No. Y1453100K000T9L
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TE Connectivity, 15 Ω 150 W Aluminium Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
  • RS stock no. 902-7742P
  • Mfr. Part No. TJT15015RJ
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Vishay RH0501R500FE02, 1.5 Ω 50 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±1 %
  • RS stock no. 683-6044
  • Mfr. Part No. RH0501R500FE02
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R 240,02/unit
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Vishay 95.3 Ω Thin Film Resistor 0.6 W 1 % MRS25000C9539FCT00
  • RS stock no. 683-4127P
  • Mfr. Part No. MRS25000C9539FCT00
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R 1,917/unit
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TE Connectivity RN73 576 Ω, 0402 Thin Film ±0.1 % 0.06 W - RN73C1E576RB
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  • Mfr. Part No. RN73C1E576RB
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R 20,329/unit
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Arcol Ohmite HS25 R82 J, 820 mΩ 25 W Wirewound Chassis Mount Resistor ±5 %
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  • Mfr. Part No. HS25 R82 J
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R 63,003/unit
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TE Connectivity 220 Ω Carbon Film Resistor 0.33 W 5 CFR25J220R
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  • Mfr. Part No. CFR25J220R
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R 0,343/unit
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Alpha 200 Ω Metal Foil Resistor 0.3 W 0.01 % MCY200R00T
  • RS stock no. 158-0300
  • Mfr. Part No. MCY200R00T
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R 362,59/unit
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Vishay ISOA 10 Ω, Tube Thick Film Resistor 5 % 200 W - ISOA200R110R0JT
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  • Mfr. Part No. ISOA200R110R0JT
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Vishay P11S 10 kΩ Rotary Potentiometer 1-Turns 1-Gang Panel Mount, P11S1V0FGSW00103MA
  • RS stock no. 733-016
  • Mfr. Part No. P11S1V0FGSW00103MA
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R 273,78/unit
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TE Connectivity 10 Ω Wirewound Fusible Resistor 1 W 5 % FWFU1W10RJ
  • RS stock no. 732-440
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TE Connectivity 10 Ω Wirewound Fusible Resistor 7 W 5 % FWFU7W10RJ
  • RS stock no. 732-569P
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R 16,343/unit
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Vishay CRCW 22 Ω, 2512 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % Surface 1 W
  • RS stock no. 679-2430P
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW251222R0FKEG
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Vishay CRCW 5.6 kΩ, 1206 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.25 W - CRCW12065K60FKEA
  • RS stock no. 679-2250
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW12065K60FKEA
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TE Connectivity CPF-A 30 kΩ, 0805 Thin Film Surface Mount Resistor ±0.1 % Surface 0.1 W - CPF-A-0805B30KE
  • RS stock no. 164-6330
  • Mfr. Part No. CPF-A-0805B30KE
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Vishay CRCW 47.5 Ω, 0805 Thick Film Surface Mount Resistor ±1 % 0.13 W - CRCW080547R5FKEA
  • RS stock no. 679-1440
  • Mfr. Part No. CRCW080547R5FKEA
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